Who took the farmer's hat?
HarperCollins Publishers 1963
Great fit for 1st grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- perseverance
- problem-solving
- community and helping others
- perspective-taking
- resourcefulness
- humor
- nature
About this book
When a gust of wind whisks away a farmer’s old brown hat, he searches the fields and asks every animal he meets if they’ve seen it. The simple, repeating text and gentle humor invite young readers to predict what will happen next. It’s a charming, confidence-building read-aloud for preschoolers and early readers, with friendly farm animals and a satisfying, surprise solution. Perfect for kids who enjoy cumulative tales and joining in on a catchy refrain.
Setting: a small farm and surrounding countryside on a windy day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Who took the farmer's hat? right for my child?
Yes — Who took the farmer's hat? is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.6, which is typical for 1st grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include perseverance, problem-solving, community and helping others.
How long does it take to read Who took the farmer's hat??
At a typical 1st grade reading pace, Who took the farmer's hat? takes around 5m to finish. The book has 370 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Who took the farmer's hat? have an AR quiz?
Yes — Who took the farmer's hat? has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Who took the farmer's hat??
Who took the farmer's hat? has an AR reading level of 1.6, which places it at a 1st grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.